(5) utilization LEDs to display the level of network traffic in percentages of the total available bandwidth. For the remainder of this manual, the KNE4TX/WG (4-port model) and the KNE8TX/WG (8-port model) hubs will be referred to as the EtheRx hubs.
External auto-sensing power supply operating at 100-240VAC (50/60Hz) • Desktop and Wall-mountable Package Contents EtheRx Workgroup hubs should contain the following items: EtheRx KNE4TX/WG or KNE8TX/WG Fast Ethernet hub (4) Rubber Feet External DC power supply Power cord User’s Guide If any of the items are missing or damaged, please contact your Kingston dealer for a replacement.
If the error conditions have been corrected or a good data packet is received without a collision, the hub will automatically reconnect that port to the network. KNExTX/WG User’s Guide - Rev. A00 Kingston Technology Company...
I 0 0 B A S E - T X C l a s s Repeater UTIL % COLL KNE4TX/WG Power LED Collision LED Fig. 1-2 KNE4TX/WG Front Panel Utilization LEDs I 0 0 B A S E - T X C l a s s Repeater UTIL % COLL KNE8TX/WG...
A port has been partitioned due to an excessive number of collisions or A port has encountered errors due to invalid packets or jabber conditions. KNExTX/WG User’s Guide - Rev. A00 Kingston Technology Company...
Cascade Switch The Cascade Switch provides cable wiring flexibility on the last UTP Port (i.e., Port 4 or Port 8) for connecting to a workstation or cascading to another hub. By default, the last UTP port is set to “Crossover” (left side) as a standard, internally-crossed port, or MDI-X port.
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I 0 0 B A S E - T X C l a s s Repeater EtheRx Workgroup UTIL % LINK / ACTIVITY / PARTITION C O L L KNE8TX/WG CASCADE Class repeater Maximum cable 100m length from hub to node. Node Kingston Technology Company...
Since crossover function is implemented on all UTP MDI-X ports, a straight-through UTP cable should be used. (Note: Port 4 and Port 8 support both cable types using the cascade switch. Refer to Appendix A & B for details on RJ-45 pin assignments and cable guidelines.
"Appendix B Cabling Guidelines" for reference in creating a twisted-pair cable. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fig. A-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers Pin Number Table A-1 UTP Pin Assignments Kingston Technology Company Function Transmit Data + Transmit Data - Receive Data +...
The twists are varied in length to reduce the potential for signal interference between pairs. Several sets of twisted pair wires may be enclosed in a single cable. KNExTX/WG User’s Guide - Rev. A00 Kingston Technology Company...
100 MHz by TSB-36 and TSB-40. The cable grades are categorized as follows: • Category 3: up to 16 MHz • Category 4: up to 20 MHz. • Category 5: up to 100 MHz. Kingston Technology Company KNExTX/WG User’s Guide - Rev. A00...
Although only two pairs are used in the standard four-pair CAT 5 UTP cable, it is not recommended because it exceeds the specifications outlined by IEEE 802.3u. Appendix E Mounting Templates KNExTX/WG User’s Guide - Rev. A00 Kingston Technology Company...
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Use cross-over cable Use straight-through cable For more detailed information, please refer to the User's Guide provided. Rubber Feet Rear Panel Fig. E-1 Mounting Template specifications Kingston Technology Company Models: KNE4TX/WG KNE8TX/WG FOR CONNECTION TO A NETWORK ADAPTER OR ROUTER...
Warranties and Notices Limited Warranty Statement KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ("Kingston") warrants that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below, Kingston will, at its option, either repair or replace any part of this product which proves defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials.
CE Notice The official CE symbol indicates compliance of this Kingston Technology product to the EMC directive of the European Community. The CE symbol found here or elsewhere indicates that this Kingston product meets or exceeds...
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